.223 hog load

[Madpap]

I'm wanting to work up a load using Winchester 64gr PP. can anyone suggest a powder and a starting point. I've read several people using them with good results so I thought I would give em a try. Thanks for any replies.


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[rcmodel]

I see my Lyman #49 loading manual has 15 powders listed with start & MAX loads for a 63 grain Sierra.
Same differance.

A reloading manual like that is a real good place to start looking!

I would say though, that you couldn't go too far wrong trying H-335, W-748, or Varget.

rc

 

[Madpap]

Thanks rc. I look in Lyman's and seen what they had. I thought I'd ask around about preferences. I'll give H335 and Varget a try.


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[Madpap]

"looked"


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[rcmodel]

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Somebody said there is a way to turn that off??

I gots to wonder about an Apple commercial in every message from a cell phone?

rc

 

[Madpap]

There is but it never bothered me.


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[rcmodel]

I guess I'm just sensitive like that.

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You are right, that doesn't bother me either.
I don't read my own posts.

rc

 

[Flintknapper]

rc wrote:

you couldn't go too far wrong trying H-335, W-748, or Varget.

Agreed.......^^^^^^^

Only thing I would add is that W-748 and H-335 give such similar results...that I wouldn't load cartridges with each and compare (waste of time).

Either will do well (I prefer the Hodgdon).

Varget can be used if you already have it around but it takes up more case space and the burn % is less than the other two.

All are good powders to look at using though.

 

[Madpap]

Thanks


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[R.W.Dale]

I guess I'm just sensitive like that.

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You are right, that doesn't bother me either.
I don't read my own posts.

rc

Its no different than the incipient "quotes" we feel needs to be said 10,000 times. Like this one



I like h335 for such loads. With my favorite medium game bullet being the 55g gameking

 

[oneyeopn]

I have really good luck with the CFE223, with my 55gr loads I use 26.8 and my 68 grain loads 25.8, they both end up traveling at pretty close to the same speed right under 3000 thinking about upping the charge on my 55gr loads hoping to get around 3150. also going to try it in my Bolt Action Mauser 308 with 150 gr bullets

 

[NcongruNt]

Before I started my .458 SOCOM build, I developed a .223 load intended for hog hunting, using the Speer 70 grain Semi-Spitzer Soft Point (#1053) bullet and Ramshot TAC.

I was able to get 5.56 NATO data from Ramshot set up for 68 grain bullets, and started from there. The beauty of the Speer #1053 bullet is that althought it is 70 grains, it has a less "pointy" profile and is therefore shorter for its weight. This means it can be used in barrels that have a slower twist than would otherwise stabilize a 70 grain bullet. Speer states that the barrel twist should bt 1:10 or faster. I have a 1:9 16" barrel, and they work fine for me.

I am able to get an average of 2814 fps out of this load, using 24.9 grains of TAC loaded to a COAL of 2.170".

NOTE: THIS IS A 5.56 NATO PRESSURE-SPEC LOAD. DO NOT USE IN A RIFLE CHAMBERED FOR .223 REMINGTON. Work your loads up, use safe reloading practices.

There is a some room left in the pressure spec for higher velocities, but I was using 5.56 Lake City brass that had the crimp cut out when developing the loads. At 50.1 grains, I started losing primers (probably due to less than optimal surface contact area with the pocket due to the cut out crimp). One got stuck in my gas key and my rifle became a club until I got it home and freed up the BCG. Now I know why the military crimps the primer pockets!

Anyhow, the Speer Semi-Spitzer bullets provide an alternative to standard 55/62 grain soft points, with a little more punch to them, and the heavier weight offering better potential for penetration.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

I use almost nothing else than H335 for semi-auto .223 loads but Varget seems to be king when loading .223 ammo for a bolt action rifle. Along with the Lyman manual you can get current load data on the Hodgdon Load Data Site for free. H335 is reported to generate high velocities and they also have data for the new CFE 223 powder.


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[pcf]

My pet load for the 64gr PP is 25.0 grs of W748, CCI primer, Win Brass, 2.200". But it's not a published load so use at your own risk.

I recently used a Barnes 55gr TSX on a pig hunt, because it gets excellent reviews as a "tactical" round. Shot several small pigs from 40 - 80lbs and one at 150lbs, with good results. 23.5 grs of Varget, Win Case, CCI primer, 2.180" length

I can't tell a difference between the 64gr PP, 55gr TSX, or 60gr partition on pigs.